Well my experience in Helsinki did not include a large number of bars, I can't say that this one…read morewas as good as I could've expected! Myself and two close friends, one of which is currently living in the city, had to do tonight where we went to the bar and reminisced about times past and the future. What we found was incredible beer selection, including tons of rare beersAnd microbrews, as well as a comfortable location the trend towards an English pub. I'm generally not one for super expensive beers, but I about wet my pants when I saw that they had a Westvleteren 10! I'm definitely not a beer aficionado, but I do know something about Trappist style brews. The Westvleteren 12, One step up from what they had here, is largely appreciated as the best beer in the world. The stuff is incredibly hard to find and even harder to purchase in a bar setting. It was really cool to have an opportunity to try this, in Helsinki, with a couple of good buddies by my side. Call me in the nostalgic, but at the end of the day all we really have are stories! This made for a great one. Anybody who's looking for a Relaxed setting and some delicious beer need look no further!

One of the best craft beer bars in Helsinki. The bar is tiny, but the selection is great. The staff…read moreis knowledgeable and helpful, you can often spot them at local beer festivals. Occasionally they have live music. And they have peanuts with spicy crickets :)

Ei voi kuin ihmetellä asiakaspalvelun tasoa. Jos haluat huumorintajutonta, asiakasta vähättelevää…read morepalvelua, twistillä, jolla sinut halutaan nolata kaikkien nähden, niin tämä baari on sinun paikkasi. Olimme menossa Ravintola Skördiin 15- vuotishääpäiväillalliselle viikko sitten, kun ajattelimme ensimmäistä ja viimeistä kertaa piipahtaa tässä pubissa. Virhe. Oli niin surkuhupaisaa, että tuli jo mieleen, että ollaanko piilokameraohjelmassa. Mieli ei pahoittunut- näitäkin kokemuksia pitää olla. Onneksi Skörd oli nappivalinta. Ja Mendocinon palvelu jää kyllä, näin asiakaspalvelun ammattilaisena, elämään esimerkeissä, joita tulee heitettyä ihmisille eri tilanteissa. Eerikin kulmassa näytti väki viihtyvän, olisimmepa mekin ajautuneet sinne. Mutta tällä kertaa näin.

The Original Cowboy Peyton Place! This is a Texas Tornadoes…read morethemed bar located right in the middle of the Kamppi Design District in Helsinki. The bar owner is a total fan of the Texas Tornadoes and anything Texan. He's a Finn, but has traveled to the Lone Star State several times to take in the beauty, and is bringing a little Texas to Finland! I felt like this bar would be right at home in the Texas Hill Country. Around the bar, you'll find posters depicting the likes of Doug Sahm, Dale Watson, and Willie Nelson. There are Lone Star flags up over the register! God Bless Texas! The owner is a bigger Texas Tornadoes fan than I am, and I love their stuff- I thought I knew all their songs, but they've worked some Texas Tornado references into the bar that even I had to stop and think on. On Monday nights, they hold a jam session (no cover!), where local musicians get together and jam on a country/rockabilly rhythm, and crank out the jams. The best was hearing Johnny Cash sung with a Finnish accent! They have an extensive beer and liquor list, and the staff is friendly. The place feels safe, and clean. There are plenty of places to sit, along with some slot machines. They offer the national beer of Finland on draft, Karhu, but most of their best beers are micro-brews from a bit further north in Finland- amazing IPAs. The prices are quite reasonable, and it's warm inside. I had an absolute blast hanging out here, and reminiscing of Texas with the owner- he brought out his guitar and jammed out some acoustic Texas Tornado music. I'll certainly be back next time I'm in Helsinki!

tl;dr - Great atmosphere, friendly staff, fantastic DJs, and don't forget to try the cocktails (or…read morethe coffee, if you're not into drinking)! There's something about the ambience in here that I really love, and so I can easily say it's my favorite bar in Helsinki. This place is the site of the former canteen for the harbour workers, hence its name, and the interior decor is very representative of its history. Across the ceiling are numerous flags from different countries, and along the walls you'll see some photos of the old canteen. The furniture is classy, old-fashioned and gives the bar an incredibly cozy feeling, more like hanging out at home than in a public venue. The bar counter itself is part of a boat hull, which is also really cool. The cocktails/mixed drinks are all great, and they've got a couple of local specialities that can't be missed, such as the Bus Island Iced Tea, a Jätkäsaari spinoff of a Long Island Iced Tea. The beer selection is pretty standard, so if you're not into the fancier drinks, you're covered. The coffee and pastries have also been good from my experience, as well as the selection of tea (although you're paying a bit much for a cup of hot water). The music selection seems to rotate every so often - for the first couple times that I came here, it was mostly classic Finnish rock. Another few times, it was Latino music. The live DJs are both wonderful, especially the one who works on Saturdays - he was making up short poems as a form of introduction to the upcoming songs, as well as occasionally whipping out a small flute and playing it! Very spunky guy, and fun to listen to. The staff are also fantastic - I didn't sit at the bar to chat with them, but they are definitely friendly and they like to converse with their customers. I think there is a large group of locals who come in as regulars here, and they've gotten to know the bartenders well. There's always a swarming crowd in the evenings on weekends at the bar, so be warned - get your seats early! It's much quieter on weekdays, but it's certainly not empty.

Great bar near Clarion Hotel and tram stop. Nice atmosphere for small group conversation with great…read moreservice, charming decor, and Finnish classic rock covers playing on an antique turntable. Homemade salmiakki highly recommended!

This is also a bar I frequent when I come to Helsinki. It's another music staple to visit when you…read moreare in this gorgeous city. It's also pretty small but definitely fun when we visit. The drinks are great and staff is pretty cool. Dare I say just like everyone else i added my name on to the iconic bathroom walls of this bar. Lol If you are in Helsinki take a stroll to this bar and hangout a bit. You never know what rockstars you may run into. ;) Happy yelping my amigos.

Do you already have plans for the evening? Maybe some after work drinks in the afternoon and later…read moresome live music? Well, then you should head to Bar Loose. Located in Annankatu it is easy to reach from anywhere in the city center. Upstairs you can hang out with your friends and a cold beer from the tap. Bar Loose has good after work offers every day till 2 minutes before midnight. Later you can go downstairs for one (or two) or their regular gigs. They have live almost every day except for Mondays and Tuesdays. Check out their program for the upcoming days and weeks. Have a relaxed evening!

Being waited too long to be checked in I feel sad that we…read moreare wasting our time I'm hoping our room Has view

Day 1 thus far. Check in was a little rough but Jami smoothed things over and provided fantastic…read moreservice. The view from the lobby is wonderful and the rooms are lovely. Unfortunately, the dinner staff at the restaurant are truly awful (in contrast to the breakfast team who are sunny and helpful). Sofia from the dinner staff was unbelievably rude - I am not sure why she's in this industry. It is the first time I have felt discriminated against in all my years of travel for business or pleasure. Anny, her manager, took her side without even listening to me, which left me shaking with indignation. The hotel could also do with more people manning the front desk phone as there is no one that picks up - but that is something that can more easily be sorted out.

From the owner: Elmun Baarista löytyy varmasti jokaiselle jotakin: monipuolista live-musaa, herkullinen lounas ja…read morerunsas lauantaibrunssi, persoonallinen henkilökunta ja tietysti raikkaat juomat. Bonareina upea merinäköala ja saletisti koko Stadin hienoin stagellinen terassi sekä Laminan kanssa yhteistyössä toteutettu skederamppi! Elmun Baarin terassilla tullaan kesällä näkemään live-keikkoja useita kertoja viikossa, ja lisäksi tarjolla on myös monipuolisesti muuta kulttuuriohjelmaa. Terassimme on kotoisa ulko-olohuone jonne voi tulla rentoutumaan ja nauttimaan auringosta vaikka heti töiden jälkeen, ja viihtyä aina kello 02.00 saakka hyvän musan ja meiningin merkeissä! Ota kaverisi mukaan ja tule Elmun Baariin nauttimaan kesästä, hyvästä ruuasta ja tietenkin baarin antimista!

Stopped in for a quick beer after thrift store shopping. Welcoming bar tender with excellent…read moreEnglish and a friendly smile. Very clean with comfortable booths and free WiFi.

Ummmm...Yes please! It's like someone took a slice of Miami Beach and dropped it front and center…read morein the industrial beach land down the road from Eiranranta. AKA: too close to my home to be safe. So. Much. Food. And a great center bar. Outdoor seating, cabana-esque bar area, tons of food and drink. If you're visiting from San Francisco - this is what Kelly's Mission Rock was in the early 2000s, if you took a bunch of sand and dumped it all around Kelly's Mission Rock. It's also like Jelly's was in the early 2000s and it's even MORE like a middle class man's version of The Ramp. But with like a dozen different restaurants peddling their goods from food stands. So I want my son to grow up awesome. I turned out ok and I'm pretty sure it's because my parents took me to places like this and let me get a taste of what the fun life looks like early on in life. It taught me work just hard enough to be able to go to places like this on a regular basis. Thanks, mom and dad. You're welcome, son. So when I see my little tow-head's eyes light up and I see the wheels of destruction begin spinning inside that crafty little mind as we approach Hernesaaren Ranta, I feel like I'm winning at this momming thing. As an aside: I write a lot about the kid-friendliness of places because I have this small person following me everywhere I go. I can't shake him. He's on me like white on rice. A lot of other people share my condition. I think we deserve to be represented in public forums. You're welcome. There is food for everyone. Let me break it down: Hanko Sushi (get the veg platter), Street Gastro (get the burger). There is Mexican and Pizza and everything in between. The bar in the middle is awesome for kids. Just push your Bugaboo (yes, if you are reading this and you live within walking distance of this place, you have one) up that ramp and take a look around at the huge, cushy, brightly colored banquettes in that giant, airy room with booze in the middle, a dj in the corner and so much space to dance with your kid you won't have to chase them around too much. What? You didn't know they have a DJ? They do. He's awesome. I am from California. I'm a hippie. I like to drink champagne. I may on occasion dance a lot with my child in this area. No one will judge. Everyone is here for a good time. Go on a sunny day, grab a seat on one of the many decks overlooking the water or hunker down in the covered bar area. Order your food, sip a drink or three, chill out to some good beats, and hope your kid naps the whole time. Enjoy!

Many restaurants, cafes and bars by the sea pop up during the summer months in Helsinki. Another…read morenew one joined this year and opened in Hernesaari. Hernesaaren Ranta has a slightly different concept from most other places. Much like Allas you can find food and drinks here from several small kiosks that all offer something different. No matter if you want to have a relaxed glass of wine or spoon some delicious ice cream by the sea you will find what you were looking for here. There is even a free shuttle connection from the center leaving next to Ateneum at the full hour that gets you straight there. You can otherwise also take bus 14 from Kamppi. Check it out!